July 24, 2019
Bend it like Tash
AN AMBITIOUS Jan Juc soccer player is proving herself as a force to be reckoned with across some of Australia’s most prestigious football fields. Natasha...
July 24, 2019
Locals part of Torquay hospital process
SOUTH Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman has announced the community consultative committee for Torquay’s flagship community hospital, with 12 locals now involved in the delivery...
July 24, 2019
Derryn Hinch drops by as Grimley opens office
TORQUAY is now home to the office of a state MP for the first time, with Member for Western Victoria Stuart Grimley officially opening...
July 17, 2019
QMF DOUBLES TALENT FOR 23RD PARTY
This year’s Queenscliff Music Festival line-up continues to expand as event organisers reveal the second round of headline acts. Mojo Juju, Remi, Kent Burnside, Ross...
July 17, 2019
Packing light made easy with Deakin’s smart school bag
A GROUP of innovators from Deakin’s School of Engineering have developed a smart school bag capable of completing its own morning checklist. The high-tech backpack...
July 17, 2019
State government begins next creative strategy
THE ANDREWS Labor government is looking to strengthen Victoria’s status as the creative corner of Australia, with the state’s leaders making a start on...
July 17, 2019
Local creative community awarded $18,000
THE Otways creative community has received $18,000 worth of grants thanks to the state government’s Small Regional Presenters program. The Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce...
July 17, 2019
GURU SHEDS LIGHT ON LIFE, LOVE AND CHAI
Award-winning production the Guru of Chai is heading to the Geelong Performing Arts Centre on July 31. Created by New Zealand’s Indian Ink Theatre Company,...
July 17, 2019
Recycling woes continue across state
SKM RECYCLING was ordered to stop accepting recyclable waste at its Laverton site, Environment Protection Authority Victoria revealed last week. The blow has thrown yet...
July 17, 2019
Driftwood comes together at Bells Beach
A CHANCE encounter between two strangers at Bells Beach has seen the birth of a new local brand, Driftwood Goods. For someone juggling a longlist...
July 17, 2019
Kate Whitbread to light up Lorne Film fest
AUSTRALIAN producer and director Kate Whitbread will host an exclusive special effects seminar at this year’s Lorne Film festival. Having shot her most recent work,...
July 17, 2019
Torquay coach takes on push up challenge for mental health
A MENTAL health campaign will see over 27,000 Aussies raise money for headspace by completing 3,128 push ups over the course of three weeks...
July 17, 2019
World champion cyclist trains for Surf Coast Century
WITH only 65 days until the ninth annual Surf Coast Century, ambitious runners are setting their sights on the iconic 100km track and training...
July 17, 2019
Show gives a glimpse of the Arts Trail
WORKS by 56 artists are on show in a special exhibition previewing the Surf Coast Arts Trail. Artists and art enthusiasts gathered at Surf Coast...
